On Debate Between Bro Eli Soriano & Bro Eusebio Catarinen

As part of Ang Dating Daan’s (Church of God International) concerted efforts of spreading the true teachings of God from the bible, a once a month Worldwide Bible Exposition is being held. But on 07 February 2014, instead of having the normal question and answer set-up, Bro. Eliseo F. Soriano hosted a live debate about who the true founder and owner of the Church is. 

On the much awaited debate, Bro. Eli took the negative side while Bro. Eusebio Catarinen stood for the positive. With the aid of satellite services, distance did not serve as problem.Unknown number of internet viewers excluded , around 50,000 spectators witnessed the encounter via ADD's 1,281 satellite worldwide.

Compared to Bro Eli's previous opponents, Bro Eusebio seemed to be the most difficult to withstand (for me). Difficult not because he was too good, but  because I know in my heart that Bro Eli can finish the discussion faster than I can imagine if he wanted to. Sorry but honestly, that was what I really felt. He kept going around the bush and the debate lasted for 4 hours without him realizing anything. 

On the other hand, Bro Eli's reaction was different and I felt a deep pang of guilt for feeling what i felt. He was so calm, composed and focused on explaining each and every detail about the side he was defending. According to him, the over 50,000 listeners must learn and be enlightened. It was not about winning but about sharing the wisdom. He even ignored all the misbehaving Bro Eusebio Catarinen showed all throughout the debate. Instead, Bro Eli gave all the credit to God saying, “Even when we haven’t yet begun, God has already triumphed. Don’t insist on what is wrong…. The intent of this debate is not to show that one has lost and the other triumphed, because glory belongs to God.”

And before he bid everybody goodnight, Bro Eli even asked for an apology to his opponent. He said, “Whatever word I have said that may offended anybody, forgive me. We are all prone to sins. Good night."

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Surprise for a Blogger-Wannabe :)

Who wouldn't be happy with this surprise? I was granted with a task that I was not expecting at all. A surprise that came in early but I discover two months later. Blame the the flood of notifications on my Facebook. 

I am so thankful, I really am. And I am excited and ecstatic and I still can’t believe! I don’t think I am suited and able. I don’t possess a good knack in writing and I know in my heart that I don’t have much (or shall I say, I have very little) aptitude to put my thoughts into words and these words touch readers’ imagination. Without this things in my blood stream, do you think I can be a be a good blogger? I know you'll say NO with conviction. But with His help, I know, I will keep going and moving on doing the task. 

For this, all I can say is 

thank you & help me, my LORD...

#Notetoself

"Walang dahilan para manlamig sa paggawa dahil: 

> May tungkuling nagbibigay kabuluhan sa buhay,

> May mga kapatid na laging umaagapay,

> May mga manggagawang handang umalalay,

> May mga Mangangaral na nagmamalasakit,

> May Espiritung laging nagpapaalala, ~> May Kristong nagmamahal ng tunay,

> At may Dios na nakikinig sa ating mga pakiusap."

~BroEliSoriano:) Happy Pasalamat:)

Reminiscing Asia-Oceania Conventions

2012, Tokyo Japan

August 2013, Melbourne, Australia

Hi, Australia!

Around Victoria, Australia

From Top (L to R) to bottom: (1) Loving the rural atmosphere at Churchill Island that I felt like i do not want to go back to Singapore anymore; (2)Having some posing with the choppers on the background at Great Ocean Road (12 Apostles); (3) Somewhere in Warnambool: The place where I was able to have a very close encounter with jumping kangaroos in the wild. I was star strucked that I was not able to take pictures. Sigh.

From Top (L to R) to bottom: (1) At 12 Apostles. This scenic place is really breathtaking. 4-5hours drive going there was completely worth it. (2) Next is at Mornington Peninsula. we enjoyed walking around because there were no other visitors. Just the two of us :) ; (3) Outside the Melbourne Gaol. It used to be a prison house for the most notorious Australian criminals during 1940's. 

From Top (L to R) to bottom: (1) I hate to state the obvious, but eer, we were at Melbourne Visitor Center in front of the Federation Square; (2) This is my favorite photo of ours: at Cape Schank Lighhouse, Mornington Peninsula; (3) That green train is the ever famous Puffing Billy train, one of the well-preserved steam train in the whole of Australia.

From Top (L to R) to bottom: (1) Visited my childhood friend, Angelo in their Truganina home; (2) Roaming around on a very late night at Melbourne CBD with rio and Vik. This was after the ASOP-AO Midyear Division Eliminations; (3) Visiting Bro Joel Saba in his Melbourne abode; (4) With Rio, Vik and my Beybi at Flinders Station. Late night strolling here was a lot of fun :)

Exploring New South Wales

From Top (L to R) to bottom: (1) @Feathedale Wildlife. Awesome place and highly recommended to future visitors; (2) @The Entrance. 1.5hrs away from Sydney. A very serene place and there are lots to do but I was only after the free afternoon attraction which is the pelican feeding; (3) @ the Scenic Blue Mountains. Nature tripping at its finest. It was damn cold and windy that day and I cant bear it haha!

From Top (L to R) to bottom: No need to say more top pics were taken in Sydney. On the background is the Sydney Opera House and the equally famous Harbour Bridge; below was in Darling Harbour and the place is really a darling. I dont mind going back and have some nice strolling again :D

Oh, Australia. I want to see more of you :)